2003 Buick Century Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 127 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the air bags of the 2003 Buick Century, 2% of the 127 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving 20 MPH, another vehicle hit the consumer's vehicle on the front/ left side of the vehicle. Upon impact, upon impact noneof the air bag deployed. The vehicle was towed to the dealership. The mechanic was unable to determine the cause.”
NHTSA complaint #10038263, filed 2003-11, 8,300 miles“While driving 30 MPH the vehicle was involved in a head on collision. The dual air bags did not deploy upon impact. No injuries reported. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10092133, filed 2004-09, 31,000 miles“While driving at 10-20 MPH front passenger tire hit a curb and the air bags deployed. Air bag cover exploded in the air, and lodged itself into the front windshield.”
NHTSA complaint #10037754, filed 2003-08, 14,000 milesAir bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 6 | 15% |
| 2003 | 3 | 2% |
| 2002 | 8 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 10 | 5% |
| 1999 | 15 | 6% |
| 1998 | 10 | 5% |
| 1997 | 6 | 6% |
| 1996 | 5 | 6% |
| 1995 | 10 | 10% |
| 1994 | 14 | 13% |
| 1993 | 13 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2003 Buick Century
48 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Buick Century
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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